Katie Spickler, PMHNP-BC

PsyCare Office(s) Served:

Struthers

Education:

Master of Science in Nursing, PMHNP, Kent State University

Bachelor of Science Nursing, Registered Nurse, Kent State University

Associate in Applied Science, Licensed Massage Therapist, Ohio College of Massotherapy

Professional History: 

Katie Spickler, PMHNP-BC has a diverse background in the nursing profession that began in 2016 at Mercy Health Boardman. She was a float nurse and worked various units in the hospital including med-surg, intermediate, telemetry, observation, ortho/trauma, and mom-baby. In 2018, she transferred to the behavioral health unit at Mercy Youngstown where she worked closely with other mental health professionals to provide quality mental health care to both adult and geriatric patients. Katie began practicing as a psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner in 2022.

Specialties: 

• Children (ages 6 and up)
• Teenagers
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Professional Objectives:   

“My personal objective is to allow my patients to feel welcome, comfortable, and cared for. I am dedicated to helping my patients overcome mental health challenges by providing culturally competent, wellness focused, and nonjudgmental care to my patients and their families. As a healthcare professional, I believe that I was given the opportunity to help support others and decrease the stigma that surrounds mental health.”

Theoretical Orientation: 

“I believe that the treatment of psychiatric disorders should encompass the mind, body, and spirit of each individual person, combined with the most up-to-date and evidence-based research on psychiatric medications. Utilizing holistic approaches and psychiatric medications together may help individuals function to their best ability and may improve their quality of life.”

Certificates/Special Training:

American Heart Association, BLS-CPR

Trained in Non-Abusive Psychological and Physical Intervention

Professional Affiliations/Memberships:

American Psychiatric Nurses Association

Member of Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses